United States
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at afghanembassy.us
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Afghan missions in the United States
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington D.C.
Wyoming Avenue Northwest 2341, 20008 Washington
Afghanistan has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United States
AfghanistanUnited States No admission United States visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the United States to Afghanistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long US citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for US citizens
Tajikistan admits US citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Iran require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to the United States
Afghan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Where is the Afghan embassy in the United States?
The Afghan embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Afghan citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; US citizens need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.